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We all want something we don't have

Most of us are appreciative of the things and people in our lives. Still, there is always something missing that we wish we could have. And that isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Wouldn't life become a bit dull if everything we could possibly want was in our possession?

Here are a few examples of things we might yearn for:

  • More money
  • Better health
  • A college degree
  • Traveling around the world
  • Children, or more of them
  • A better job
  • A partner
  • A better house
Right now, the thing I want most in my life is to earn a master's degree. I've always loved to learn, which I do even in my spare time. I find it unsettling that some of the people I know don't share my deep passion for knowledge, and yet they have that diploma hanging on their wall. Something just doesn't seem right about that. 

That's why I'm mulling whether to go back to my alma mater and get that ever-elusive degree. Up until now, my excuse for not going had been that they didn't offer the specialized marketing degree I was seeking. To my surprise, I visited the college website the other day and saw that they now offer it. 

Usually, we cite money, time, and other constraints as reasons for not pursuing what we want. And while those concerns may not be unfounded, we shouldn't expect the road to success to be without its bumps. As the saying goes, "No pain, no gain."

At the end of the day, you have to ask yourself the following question: "If I were on my deathbed at this very moment, what would I regret not having done in my life?" I know that not getting that master's would weigh on me perpetually, both mentally and emotionally. That's why I am strongly considering taking the plunge. 

We only live once, folks. Unfortunately, the longer we put off working toward our goals, the more difficult it becomes to achieve them. 

Whether it takes getting a loan, staying up late almost every night, or putting ourselves in uncomfortable situations to put us one step closer, we usually can't get what we want without working hard and leaving our comfort zone for it. Once we have prevailed, that's when we will be glad we put ourselves through all that. It will all have seemed so worth it. 

Whatever your goals, I wish you the best of luck in achieving them. Never give up -- you can accomplish anything you set your heart and mind to!

What are your thoughts?

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Anonymous said…
I agree. Thanks for sharing.
August 31, 2015 at 7:51 PM
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